Comparison

RVLock Keyless vs HitchReady

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RVLock Keyless

This app allows you to unlock your RV or travel trailer using your smartphone. It connects to a keyless RVLock system, offering a convenient alternative to traditional keys. Manage your RV's access with your phone, FOB, or keypad.

Highlights
  • Unlock RV with smartphone
  • Connects to keyless RVLock
  • Use FOB, keypad, or smartphone
  • Replaces traditional keys
  • BT Pro+ upgrade integration
Features
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RVLock is the Original and #1 best-selling keyless RV solution in the world. With the RVLock Keyless app – your phone can now unlock your RV or travel trailer! Download the RVLock Keyless app and connect your keyless RVLock with a simple "lock and unlock" screen via the BT Pro+ upgrade. Say goodbye to the days when a lost key could ruin your day. The RVLock Keyless app combines our unique keyless handle solution with your everyday smartphone. Now use your FOB, keypad, or smartphone to lock and unlock your RVLock Keyless product.

About

HitchReady

Features
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Never leave camp with something dragging, disconnected, or left behind. HitchReady is the RV safety checklist app built by full-time RVers for every RVer. The app knows your rig. Tell it your RV type, hitch setup, and equipment — and it filters your checklist to only show the steps that apply to you. No generic lists. No steps that don't make sense for your setup. BUILT FROM MANUFACTURER PROCEDURES HitchReady's checklists were built by analyzing procedures from Grand Design, Jayco, Airstream, Keystone, and Alliance RV — then cross-referenced and improved with real-world experience on the road. WORKS FOR EVERY TOWABLE AND MOTORIZED RIG - Fifth wheel and travel trailer with any hitch type — standard ball, WDH, gooseneck - Class A, B, and C motorhomes - Toy hauler option for ramp door and garage cargo steps - Slideout, Starlink, X-chock, bike rack, Televator, and more SAFETY-FIRST DESIGN - Critical steps are highlighted so you never miss the ones that matter most - Tap the ! button on any critical step to see exactly what happens if you skip it - Dependency locking — steps unlock in the correct sequence so you can't skip ahead - Final walkaround gate before departure with 13 visual checks COVERS THE FULL TRIP CYCLE - Pre-Departure checklist — inside, awning, slides, hookups, exterior, hitch & safety - Arrival Setup checklist — site assessment, unhitch, leveling, slideouts, hookups - Add your own custom steps for anything unique to your rig - History log of every completed checklist WORKS OFFLINE No cell signal at the campsite? No problem. Everything works completely offline. No account required, no data collected.

Screenshots

RVLock Keyless4 screens
HitchReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

RVLock Keyless and HitchReady are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
RVLock Keyless versus HitchReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRVLock KeylessHitchReady
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRVLock & Co LLCBenjamin Sharp

In-app purchases

None

RVLock Keyless

No in-app purchases

None

HitchReady

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RVLock Keyless free?
RVLock Keyless is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HitchReady free?
HitchReady is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RVLock Keyless or HitchReady have ads?
Neither RVLock Keyless nor HitchReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RVLock Keyless or HitchReady?
RVLock Keyless ships an update every 2 months, and HitchReady every 2 months. Most recently, RVLock Keyless was updated on October 3, 2026 and HitchReady on October 11, 2026.

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